3-Day City Experiences Itinerary for Malaysia and Singapore

  1. Day 1: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    20 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    Begin your trip with the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the world's tallest twin towers. Take a guided tour to learn about its architecture and history. Head to Bukit Bintang for some shopping and lunch at the famous food street, Jalan Alor. Continue to the Batu Caves, a limestone hill with a series of caves and temples. End your day at the Tugu Negara, the National Monument of Malaysia.

  2. Day 2: Singapore
    4 hours and 30 minutes (221 miles) from Kuala Lumpur

    Start your day at the Gardens by the Bay, a nature park with a wide range of flora and fauna with the iconic Supertree Grove. Head to Marina Bay Sands to enjoy the stunning architecture with incredible views of the city skyline. Explore historical neighborhoods such as Chinatown and Little India to immerse in culture and food. End your day at the Singapore Flyer, the world's largest observation wheel to catch a sunset view of Singapore.

  3. Day 3: Malacca City, Malaysia
    2 hours and 30 minutes (93 miles) from Singapore

    Begin your day at the Stadthuys, a Dutch colonial building and now home to Malacca Museum. Walk to Jonker Street, a lively street with antique shops, food vendors, and artistically painted murals. Visit the famous Christ Church Melaka, a beautifully restored church located nearby. Explore the Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum to learn about Peranakan culture, and history of the Straits Chinese. End your day with a Malaccan dinner at Nancy's Kitchen and bring back some Malaccan Dodol.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Petronas Twin Towers ($25, 2 hours)
  • Bukit Bintang and Jalan Alor (Free Entry, 3 hours)
  • Batu Caves (Free Entry, 1.5 hours)
  • Tugu Negara (Free Entry, 1 hour)
  • Gardens by the Bay ($24, 2 hours)
  • Marina Bay Sands (Free Entry, 2 hours)
  • Chinatown and Little India (Free Entry, 3 hours)
  • Singapore Flyer ($35, 1.5 hours)
  • Stadthuys (Free Entry, 1.5 hours)
  • Jonker Street (Free Entry, 2 hours)
  • Christ Church Melaka (Free Entry, 1 hour)
  • Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum ($6, 1.5 hours)
  • Nancy's Kitchen and Malaccan Dodol ($20, 2 hours)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $110

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the National Mosque of Malaysia and Thean Hou Temple. For Singapore, take a day trip to Sentosa Island and spend your day in the theme park, beaches, and attractions or visit Universal Studios. For Malacca City, consider visiting the Malacca Straits Mosque or taking a river cruise. If you have less time, prioritize the top attractions especially those that interests you the most.

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